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SJVC’s <strong>Licensed Vocational Nursing</strong> (LVN) program prepares students to offer professional care to the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. LVNs are an important part of a healthcare team responsible for detecting illnesses, medical treatment and rehabilitation, as well as patient education.


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Throughout SJVC’s <strong>Licensed Vocational Nursing</strong> program, students will learn:
<ul>
	<li>• Patient care and nursing fundamentals</li>
	<li>• Critical care concepts and healthcare ethics</li>
	<li>• Laboratory skills</li>
	<li>• Administrative practices</li>
</ul>
An intensive externship provides clinical practice in medical facilities in California and allows students to interact with patients and medical staff in a real-world environment.

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Graduates earn an <strong>Associate of Science Degree</strong>, and can do so in as few as <strong>15 months</strong>. 

Graduates are eligible to take the State Board of Vocational Nursing licensing examination. Graduates also earn Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification. The <a title="Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians" href="http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/" target="_blank">Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians</a> publishes institutional <a title="Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians Pass Rates" href="http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/pass_rates.shtml" target="_blank">pass rate information</a>.

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Graduates from SJVC’s <strong>Licensed Vocational Nursing</strong> program qualify for a career as a Vocational Nurse. A nation-wide shortage of nurses has created a tremendous demand for available LVNs. As a well-trained professional, you can expect to enjoy flexible hours, job security and a stable income in such environments as acute-care facilities, long-term nursing and rehabilitation facilities, as well as home healthcare and hospice nursing.

<strong>On the job, LVNs can expect to perform the following:</strong>
<ul>
	<li>• Patient data collection; patient condition reporting</li>
	<li>• IV therapy and phlebotomy</li>
	<li>• Medication administration</li>
	<li>• Performance of invasive nursing procedures</li>
<li>• Supervision and management of health care staff</li>
</ul>
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SJVC's <strong>Licensed Vocational Nursing</strong> program is available in:
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	<li>• <a title="Visalia" href="/visalia/">Visalia</a></li>
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<strong>Admissions Requirements</strong>Submission of the following documents is required before an applicant is eligible for the <strong>Licensed Vocational Nursing</strong> program selection process:
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	<li>• SJVC Enrollment Application</li>
	<li>• High School diploma, transcript with graduation date or GED</li>
	<li>• Transcripts of previous college coursework</li>
	<li>• Other documents as specified in the VN Application packet</li>
	<li>• Proof that you’re at least 18 years of age</li>
</ul>
<strong>Programmatic Accreditation</strong>San Joaquin Valley College’s <strong>Licensed Vocational Nursing</strong> program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
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<strong>If a degree in Licensed Vocational Nursing sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please complete SJVC’s Request Information form. An Admissions Advisor will contact you soon to discuss how you can reach your career goals with SJVC.</strong>

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